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Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Sportsmanship Cup Awarded To Columbia High School (patch.com) — Columbia readers can celebrate Hammond High School earning Howard County's Sportsmanship Cup for the 2025-2026 school year, recognizing its strong commitment to fair play and integrity. The award, based on season-by-season evaluations and a weighted points system, also highlighted Guilford Park High School for standout sportsmanship in fall and a shared spring honor with Hammond.
2. Man Convicted In Fatal Shooting Of Columbia Teen (patch.com) — Columbia residents are learning that a Howard County jury has convicted Kennard Mekhi White in the 2023 shooting that killed 18-year-old Columbia teen Jeremiah Isaiah Darden and injured another local man. Prosecutors detailed how surveillance footage, electronic data, forensic evidence and a recovered gun tied White to the Woodpark Lane apartment stairwell shooting, with sentencing set for November.
3. Neighborhood used as cut-through for Rt. 29 and Broken Land Parkway; Neighbors urge traffic safety upgrades (wmar2news.com) — Allview neighbors in Columbia are pushing Howard County officials for stronger traffic safety measures on streets used as a cut-through between Route 29 and Broken Land Parkway. Residents cite speeding, confusing intersections, and school bus stops as reasons for more signage or a traffic circle, while the county's public works department says current traffic volumes don't yet justify major changes.
4. College Student Wins $150K On Ticket Bought At Howard Co. Store (patch.com) — A 20-year-old college student just claimed a $150,000 Powerball prize from a ticket bought at the Harris Teeter on Guilford Road in Columbia. The winner says he only played after seeing the jackpot soar, and now he's dreaming about a vacation and a BMW while figuring out longer-term plans.
5. Cannabis Industry Workforce Development Conference (maryland.gov) — A statewide Cannabis Industry Workforce Development Conference is coming to the Maryland Innovation Center on Columbia Gateway Drive this October, offering workshops, networking, and on-site interviews. Columbia residents interested in cannabis careers can register by September 30 and meet employers hiring for cultivation, processing, dispensary, and related roles.
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